Information about special-access passes, registration locations and registration and access hours.
Please note, these hours below are for the 2019 NAB Show. The access hours will be updated mid October for the 2020 NAB Show.
Special-Access Passes
The passes below can be picked up at C102, Central Hall. Passes are only valid DAILY. Special-access is limited to the following Hall entrances:
- North Hall (N1)
- Central Hall (C1)
- South Hall Lower (S1)
- South Hall Upper (S3)
Off-Hours Work Pass (Move-in)
If you need to complete work outside scheduled move-in and move-out hours, you can obtain an Off-Hours Work Pass in room C102, Central Hall from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Special Event Pass (Show Days)
If your company has been pre-approved to host a special event before or after Show hours, you can pick up passes for your event guests in room C102, Central Hall from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Booth Maintenance Pass (Show Days) and Access Hours
Exhibitor Appointed Contractors are allowed access to the Exhibit Halls during move-in and move-out only. For morning and evening access on Show days, you must obtain a Booth Maintenance Pass from C102, Central Hall from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, April 8
6 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9
7 – 9 a.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10
7 – 9 a.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 11
7 – 9 a.m.
Registration/Show Floor Access Rules:
- If you wish to continue setup outside of these hours, you must get an Off-Hours Work Pass from the office, C102 during office hours, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- EAC's may not access the hall during show hours
- Monday, April 1 - Exhibitors and pre-registered EAC's with Monday target move-in only
- Sunday, April 7 - Exhibitors must have a badge to access the hall on and after this date
- Monday, April 8 - All EACs must be out of the hall by 9 a.m.
- Friday, April 12 – EAC’s and Exhibitors can pick up Friday and Saturday wristbands
Exhibitor Registration and Show Floor Hours
Move-In
| Day | Registration Hours | Registration Locations | Show Floor Access | Manufacturer Rep Hours | Freeman Service Desk Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 1 | 12 - 5 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, April 2 - Friday, April 5 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Saturday, April 6 | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Sunday, April 7 | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 12 - 6 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Show Days
| Day | Registration Hours | Registration Locations | Show Floor Access | Manufacturer Rep Hours | Freeman Service Desk Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 8 | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1 | 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 9 - Wednesday, April 10 | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1 | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday, April 11 | 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | N4, S1 | 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Move-Out
| Day | Registration Hours | Registration Locations | Show Floor Access | Manufacturer Rep Hours | Freeman Service Desk Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 11 | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday, April 12 | 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. | S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | |
| Saturday, April 13 | 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | C102 | 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Registration and Show Floor Hours
Move-In
| Day | EAC Registration Hours | Registration Locations | Show Floor Access | Next-Day Badge Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 1 | 12 - 5 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 2 - Friday, April 5 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 6 | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, April 7 | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 - 6 p.m. |
Show Days
| Day | EAC Registration Hours | Registration Locations | Show Floor Access | Next-Day Badge Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 8 | 7 - 8:30 a.m. | |||
| Tuesday, April 9 - Wednesday, April 10 | ||||
| Thursday, April 11 |
Move-Out
| Day | EAC Registration Hours | Registration Locations | Show Floor Access | Next-Day Badge Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 11 | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | N4, S1, C102 | 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday, April 12 | 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. | S1, C102 | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 13 | 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | C102 | 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |